Kam Jones gives WAC defensive coaches food for thought

UTSA receiver Kam Jones didn’t hit his end-around pass last weekend at Rice, but at least he gave the Western Athletic Conference’s defensive coordinators something to think about.

On a second-quarter play that looked promising in its inception, UTSA had first down and 10 at the Rice 20 when Jones came flying around the side with the ball after getting it on a pitch from Eric Soza.

Looking to throw, Jones elected to fling it to Earon Holmes, cutting across the back of the end zone. Rice’s Phillip Gaines, a former Judson standout, was there to break it up.

UTSA offensive coordinator Kevin Brown said this week that he wasn’t thrilled with Jones’ decision to fire such a high-risk pass, one that he had to throw across his body.

“I let him know about it,” Brown said.

Cole Hicks, the first option on the throw, was covered on the play, so Brown shrugged and said he probably should have done a better job of getting Hicks open for Jones.

I think we can assume, based on Brown’s comment, that we’ll probably see that play again from Jones at some point in the final six games.

In developments Wednesday morning, defensive end William Ritter wasn’t practicing because of concussion-like symptoms. A spokesman said Ritter is day to day for the San Jose State game.

Linebacker Brandon Guerrero has been practicing for the past two days, so it’s possible that he could return.